A Pointless History of the World
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(Author) Richard OsmanA Pointless History of the World is a complete[1] and meticulously researched[2] series of essays on our rich and glorious past. Alexander Armstrong and Richard Osman, two of the world's foremost experts on Things Before Their Time[3] take you on a step-by-step journey through history. From the Big Bang to the Fall of the Roman Empire, from the Ice Age to the Evolution of Language, from Henry VIII to Last of the Summer Wine: all of civilisation is here. A publishing first, this thoroughly comprehensive and highly ambitious quest through Time and Space is interspersed with questions for all the family from TV's most popular tea-time quiz show, Pointless. This is Alexander and Richard's biggest book yet. The book no historian can afford to be without[4], it comes complete with introduction and footnotes[5]. [1] Highly selective [2] Largely cobbled together from what we can remember from school [3] That's not even a thing [4] Under no circumstances to be used for reference [5] Um.
Richard Osman
Richard Osman is a British author, television presenter, and producer, best known for his crime novels and work on UK television. Born on November 28, 1970, in Essex, England, Osman gained fame as the creator and co-host of the quiz show Pointless. His debut novel, The Thursday Murder Club (2020), became an international bestseller, launching a beloved crime series praised for its wit and charm. Known for his engaging storytelling, Osman’s books have sold millions of copies worldwide, solidifying his place as a leading contemporary author.
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